Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Apr 10 – 11, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanches are possible on wind-loaded features in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs that formed in the alpine on Thursday may remain reactive on ridgelines and open alpine slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

While no significant avalanche activity has been reported this week, wind slab avalanches probably occurred during the height of Thursday’s storm.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 30 cm of new snow is possible in higher terrain, and it’s likely to be heavily wind-affected. Amounts will taper off quickly below treeline, though the exact rain-snow line remains uncertain.

The new snow is expected to bond well to the strong and settled snowpack.

Lower elevations continue to melt out rapidly.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

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